Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard

ABSTRACT

A device related as a security bollard to be used as a protective measure and to be mounted to a base. The portable device known as the Bold Bollard may be filled with various materials and have several specific features. available to tailor the bollard to specific needs and uses. Taught are the ways a portable and reusable bollard may be provided for easy use in the field. The preferred embodiment is comprised of a base with features; a means to fill the base with a ballast; an essentially vertical post; a means to removably secure the post to base; an alternative cap with features and a means to removably connect cap to post wherein an essentially vertical barrier comprised of durable materials is presented with a stable base and barrier is portable for deployment and use.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/587,810 filed Jan. 18, 2012 by J. Brent entitled “Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of barricade post assemblies and particularly to a barricade post assembly that obstructs passage in an upright position. More particularly, device is related a security bollard and to be used as a protective measure and to be mounted to a base.

The Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard is a portable device that may be filled with various materials and may have several features available to tailor the bollard to specific needs and uses.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

None.

SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

None.

BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION AND PRIOR ART

1. Background and Problem Solved

There exist today many security bollards and similar types of constructions that aim to prevent vehicular access for one reason or another. Some of these bollards are specifically designed to prevent ram-raid attacks and various other attacks using moving vehicles. Current bollards available to the public are largely made of steel and are typically filled with a concrete type mix that quite successfully stops vehicles from driving into a protected zone.

Bollards which protect structures or machines in industrial, commercial and institutional premises are known. For example, a cement post (formed in situ or in place at the location of use) is often used as a bollard, to protect an exterior wall of a building or some other structure. Another typical bollard for exterior use is a steel post which is inserted into a base, typically gravel or soil. Often, the steel post bollard is cemented in place in the base. Another known bollard for exterior use is a steel post which has been filled with cement.

Bollards for interior use, which are used to protect interior walls, structural elements of the building, or machinery or displays, also can be cement, steel, or cement-and-steel posts placed in or on a floor. However, bollards are also known which are for use in retail premises, for example, to prevent collisions of shopping carts with equipment such as freezers and refrigerators. Such known bollards are often relatively heavy, and usually are permanently installed.

However, known bollards suffer from a number of defects. Whether for interior or exterior use, the typical bollard is constructed to withstand a relatively strong blow, and because of this, many known bollards are relatively heavy and of solid construction, and most are permanently installed. Accordingly, removal of known bollards is usually difficult and expensive. Because most known bollards are installed so that their removal is only achievable with great effort and difficulty, they are not removed until there is a need for replacement. However, the temporary removal of an interior bollard is often desirable, for example, to permit easier cleaning of a floor surface in the vicinity of the bollard. Also, moving a bollard is sometimes desirable, in connection with remodeling or reconfiguration of the premises, which typically is required from time to time.

There is therefore a need for an improved bollard for mounting to a base and having full portability. For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for a barrier device which can be easily and securely installed, portable in nature, and re-useable for other needs.

2. Prior Art

Prior art begins with U.S. Pat. No. 3,925,929 issued to Montgomery in 1975 and called a “Parking space barrier”. This device teaches a barrier post to prevent unauthorized use of a private parking space includes a firmly anchored base and a post which is shiftable from an upright barrier position to a lowered inactive position. A simplified locking and release mechanism permits separating the post from its shear pin holding means by a lifting and pivoting manipulation. As compared with the Burton device, it is permanently affixed to the ground and lacks the several optional features taught herein. Another U.S. Pat. No. 5,487,618 issued to Cox in 1996 is called a “barrier device for a traffic bollard to protect detached movable objects during contact”. It demonstrates a barrier device for a traffic bollard to protect movable secondary objects, such a vehicle doors, from damage during contact, such as when the doors are opened. Devices are provided which circumferentially span and connect to the bollard. Various attachment methods are taught, including the incorporation of the attachment device embedded in the device during the molding process. Similarly, a raised section in the exterior surface caused by a heat stamp process or during the molding process is possible, to form similar images. It does not teach the relatively “temporary” use and flexibility of the Burton device and appears more complex in components and installation techniques required.

Progressing forward, a U.S. Pat. No. 5,895,169 issued to Holm, et al. in 1999 was called “ collapsible and removable barricade post assembly”. This device teaches a removable and collapsible barricade post assembly for the restriction of vehicular traffic. The barricade post assembly has a novel base assembly that allows the post assembly to be removed from its mounting bracket which is normally permanently affixed to the ground. Alternatively, the post assembly can remain attached to its mounting bracket while being lowered to allow the passage of vehicular traffic. The permanent part of the installation varies greatly from the Burton teaching. Next, U.S. Pat. Des No. 470,598 was issued to Schneider et al. in 2003 and called a “Bollard Sleeve Cover”. The design patent has no functions taught, but the art shows a simple external cover to a post and no base or ballast means such as taught herein by Burton.

Later, a U.S. Pat. No. 6,945,730 issued to Lobban in 2005 and simply called a “Bollard”. It demonstrates a bollard to be positioned in a predetermined location on a base. The bollard has an elongate body and a mounting element integrally attached to the body. The mounting element is adapted to be positioned in the base in the predetermined location, to locate the body on the base. It is designed to be at a fixed location without the flexibility shown by the Burton movable bollard. A U.S. Design Pat. No. 556,073 issued to Harris in 2007 was called a “Traffic Bollard”. It teaches no functionality but shows several; post covers. It has no weighted base and ballast such a taught by Burton.

Finally, a U S Patent Application Publication numbered 20110027015 was provided by O'Connell; in 2011 and was called a “Security Bollard”. It relates to a security bollard and, in particular, to a security bollard designed to be used as a protective measure to be placed in front of shop fronts and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) that may be subjected to ramming by vehicles. The bollard includes a first upright hollow member having an outer wall defining a chamber, and a plurality of vertical longitudinal jamming rods disposed inside the chamber. Each jamming rod has associated therewith a biasing means for biasing the members in a longitudinal direction so as to act like a disk brake on cutting implements attempting to cut through the jamming rods, and to also close the gap created by the cut should the cutting implement be retrieved and cutting attempted again. It has permanent installation taught and shear rods or heavy pins to prevent ramming vehicles to pass. It has a high degree of complexity in its configuration and design as compared with the Burton teachings. As far as known, there are no Special portable bollard devices known as the Bold Bollard or the like. It is believed that this product is unique in its design and technologies.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is a Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard. Taught here are the ways a portable and reusable bollard may be provided for easy use in the field. The preferred embodiment of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard is comprised of: A base with features; a means to fill the base with a ballast; an essentially vertical post; a means to removably secure the post to base; an alternative cap with features and a means to removably connect cap to post wherein an essentially vertical barrier comprised of durable materials is presented with a stable base and barrier is portable for deployment and use.

The newly invented Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard may be manufactured at low volumes by very simple means and in high volume production by more complex and controlled systems.

OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

There are several objects and advantages of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard. There are currently no known bollards or security barriers that are effective at providing the objects of this invention.

The Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard has several advantages and benefits. As an example and not as a limitation to the scope and spirit of this invention, some of these benefits are in the following Table.

Item Advantage 1 Portable 2 Various fill materials such as concrete, liquid (water), gravel an the like 3 Versatile uses 4 Packaged easily 5 Easy to transport 6 Fast to assemble and put in use without tools and special equipment

Finally, other advantages and additional features of the present Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard will be more apparent from the accompanying drawings and from the full description of the device. For one skilled in the art of bollard and barrier devices for vehicles, it is readily understood that the features shown in the examples with this product are readily adapted to other types of barrier and bollard-type systems and devices.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—FIGURES

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard. It is understood, however, that the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches of the general portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard.

FIGS. 2 A and 2 B are design sketches of the portable bollard device with components and noted features.

FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of a single, double, and triple prototype with the components and features shown from generally a top view.

FIGS. 4 A through 4 D are sketches of alternative features shown from generally a side section.

FIGS. 5 A through 5 D are sketches of a portable bollard device during fill and in operation.

FIGS. 6 A through 6 F are sketches of a portable bollard device in various applications.

FIGS. 7 A through 7 C are sketches of a portable bollard device in a marine application.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

The following list refers to the drawings:

TABLE Reference numbers Ref # Description 30 Bollard - Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 31 Single Configuration of bollard 32 Double Configuration of bollard 33 Triple Configuration of bollard 34 Post of bollard 35 Cap of bollard 36 Base of bollard 36A Base Drain 36B Side wall only of base (separate from bottom 72) 37 Aperture for Post 38 Fork Truck Recess 39 Fill Material such as water, concrete, pea gravel or the like 40 Prototype Bollard Sketch 41 Fill aperture 50 Cap Alternative 51 Threaded/means to connect Post and Cap (threaded, stepped, or equal) 52 Plain Smooth Top 53 Light (Constant or Flashing) 54 Open Aperture for Chain, Rope, etc. 55 Black Box Container (Surveillance, Drop Box, Etc.) 56 Fluorescent Light Option 60 Separate Post and Base Connection 61 Means to Connect Post 34 to Base 36 62 Use as a Parking lot zone marker 63 Use as a big banner sign base 64 Use as a flag pole base 65 Use as a sight display/attention marker 66 Use as an information/directional base - with base 66A Use as an information/directional base - without base 67 Split pole cover for sign posts and marine application (with and without base) 70 Separate Base and Bottom Sheet 71 Means to Connect Base and Bottom 72 Bottom Sheet 75 Integral Base and Bottom 76 Top view of Marine application 77 Side view if Marine application 80 Means to fill ballast such as a hose (liquids), shovel or chute (flow able solids) 90 Bollard in Operation

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The present development is a Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard. This invention relates generally to the field of barricade post assemblies and particularly to a barricade post assembly that obstructs passage in an upright position. More particularly, device is related a security bollard and to be used as a protective measure and to be mounted to a base. The device is a portable device and may be filled with various materials. Further, it may have several features available to tailor the bollard to specific needs and uses.

The advantages and benefits are, succinctly, a device that is:

-   -   Portable;     -   May be filled with various materials such as concrete, liquid         (water), gravel and the like;     -   Is versatile uses;     -   Is packaged easily;     -   Is easy to transport; and     -   Is fast to assemble and put in use without tools and special         equipment.

The preferred embodiment of the Special portable bollard device 30 known as the Bold Bollard is comprised of: A base 36 with features; a means 80 to fill the base 36 with a ballast 39; an essentially vertical post 34; a means 61 to removably secure the post 34 to base 36; an alternative cap 35 with features and a means 51 to removably connect cap 35 to post 34 wherein an essentially vertical bollard 30 comprised of durable materials is presented with a stable base and barrier is portable for deployment and use.

There is shown in FIGS. 1-5 a complete description and operative embodiment of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that the FIGS. 1 A and B and FIGS. 2 through 4 demonstrate the general configuration and use of this product. The various example uses are demonstrated in FIGS. 1 C and D and FIG. 5 and these are explained in the operation and use section, below.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30 that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30. It is understood, however, that the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30 is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. Other examples of bollard and barrier devices and uses are still understood by one skilled in the art of barrier devices to be within the scope and spirit shown here.

FIG. 1 A is a sketch of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30 and FIG. 1 B is a dimensioned sketch of the prototype bollard 40. Details of their features and components are discussed below. FIGS. 1 C and 1 D are described in the operations section below.

FIGS. 2 A and 2 B are design sketches of the portable bollard device 30 with approximate dimensions, components and noted features. In FIG. 2 A, the base 36 is shown as well as the individual aperture/recess 37 for the post(s) 34. In FIG. 2 B, the aperture 37, the base 36, the base drain 36A, the “shadowed locations” of the post 34 and cap 35 are shown for the prototype device 40. The durable materials to make these components are discussed below.

FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of a single 31, double 32, and triple prototype 33 with the components and features shown from generally a top view. It is anticipated that any one of these devices 31, 32, or 33 may be used in various ways described below in the operation section. In FIG. 3 A is a single device 31 with the base 36, post 34, cap 35, drain 36A, a recess 38 for fork truck or lift blades all depicted. In FIG. 3 B is a double post device 32 with the base 36, post 34, cap 35, drain 36A, a recess 38 for fork truck or lift blades all similarly depicted. In FIG. 3 C is a triple post device 33 with the base 36, post 34, cap 35, drain 36A, a recess 38 for fork truck or lift blades all again depicted.

FIGS. 4 A through 4 D are sketches of alternative features shown from generally a side section. In FIG. 4 A the base device 30 is depicted and the general location of the following components and features. In FIG. 4 B the various cap 35 alternatives 50 are denoted. Anticipated, for example and not as a limitation in scope, are a plain smooth top 52; a light 53 (constant, flashing, strobe . . . multi colored); an open aperture 54 for a chain, rope, rail or the like; a black box container 55 (for electronics, a key box, information, surveillance, camera or the like) and a fluorescent light option 56 or the like. These are all connected to the essentially vertical post 34 by a means to removably yet rigidly secure 51 such as a threaded means, step and slots, fasteners or equal). In FIG. 4 C the separate post 34 and base 36 configurations 60 is shown. This anticipated the post 34 and base 36 being removably connected by a means 61 to connect the base 36 and post 34. It could be a similar type as described for cap and post securement means 51. Finally, in FIG. 4 D the base 36 is addressed. Anticipated is that the base may be an integral 75 side only 36B and bottom 72 as shown in sketch “1”, or a separate bottom 72 and side only 36B with a means 71 to seal and connect the base sheet 72 to the side only 36B as shown by sketch “2”.

FIGS. 5 A through 5 D are sketches of a portable bollard 30 device during fill and in operation. FIGS. 6 A through 6 F are sketches of a portable bollard device in various applications. FIGS. 7 A through 7 C are sketches of a portable bollard device in a marine application. These are described in the operation section, below.

FIGS. 1 through 4 are sketches of the general Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30. The actual post 34 structure designs such as circular, oval or square tube cross sections. The base 36 may be generally round, oval or rectangular with essentially straight or tapered side walls 36B. All the connection anticipate threaded mating sections of the sections being joined (such as cap 35 to post 34 by means 51 or post 34 to base 36 by means 61). However, integral molding, casting, forming and blow molding are anticipated for some materials. Also, friction and heat process welds may be utilized. Strengthening “X” ribs, straight ribs, herringbone designs and the like are useful to designs of some of the larger cross sections for strength in use and during manufacturing. The components 36, 34, 35 may be comprised of a metal such as steel or aluminum and may be coated with a powder coat, paint, or other surface finish. However, the preferred material is a heavy duty, durable plastic or composite material. The plastics may be poly propylene, PVC, CpVc, nylon, urethane polyurethane or similar plastic. Also for example, CA Celluloze Acetate; CPE Chlorinated Polyethylene; PP Polypropylene; PA-6 Polyamide; PA-66 Polyamide 66; HIPS High Impact Polystyrene; ABS ylonitrile-butadiene-styrene; MBS Methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene; PC Polycarbonate; PVC Polyvinyl Chloride; PVB Polyvinyl Butyral; PF Phenol-Formaldehyde; UF Urea-Formaldehyde; PET Polyethylene Terephthalate; PBT Polybutylene Terephthalate; etc. These may be processed by thermo-injection, blow mold, vacuum molding, spin cast or the like.

The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Other specific components and manners specific to describing a Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30 may be added as a person having ordinary skill in the field of bollard and barrier devices and their uses well appreciates.

OPERATION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30 has been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the device operates is described below. One notes well that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30. The preferred embodiment of the Special portable bollard device 30 known as the Bold Bollard is comprised of: A base 36 with features; a means 80 to fill the base 36 with a ballast 39; an essentially vertical post 34; a means 61 to removably secure the post 34 to base 36; an alternative cap 35 with features and a means 51 to removably connect cap 35 to post 34 wherein an essentially vertical bollard 30 comprised of durable materials is presented with a stable base and barrier is portable for deployment and use.

The Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30 operates by filling the base 36 for type 1 (or more for types 2 and 3) with the ballast 39. This is done through the fill aperture 41 in the top of the base 36. This fill ballast may be liquid—for lighter weight and removal and re-use of the device if desired—of concrete/sackcrete for heavier type three and more permanent(yet portable) devices 30.

Many uses are anticipated for the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30. Some examples, and not limitations, are shown in the following Table.

ITEM DESCRIPTION of Use 1 Building protection 2 Pedestrian/Crowd control 3 Road/Curb location 4 Shopping cart return 5 Vehicle parking curbs 6 Mail Box holder 7 Key Pad holder 8 Information Signs/Sign Display Bases 9 Informational sign base and protector 10 Marine applications at docks

Many markets and distribution channels are anticipated for the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30. Some examples, and not limitations, are shown in the following Table.

ITEM DESCRIPTION of Channel 1 Self Storage 2 Large or Small Parking lots 3 Municipal Streets 4 Highways 5 Schools 6 Distribution/Truck Centers 7 Airports 8 Stores/Shopping Malls 9 Marine applications

FIGS. 1 C and 1 D are sketches of general uses for the portable bollard device 30 known as the Bold Bollard. In FIG. 1 C the device 30 is being filled by a means 80 of placing the ballast 39 through the fill aperture 41 in the top of the base 36. In FIG. 1 D the bollard 90 is in operation as a barrier at a self-storage business.

FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of a single 31, double 32, and triple prototype 33 with the components and features shown from generally a top view. It is anticipated that any one of these devices 31, 32, or 33 may be used as a Light Duty, Unfilled base; as a Medium Duty, Partially filled base with water, sand or gravel; or as a heavy duty installation, filled with sand, gravel, Sakcrete™ or concrete.

FIGS. 5 A through 5 D are sketches of a portable bollard device during fill and in operation. In FIG. 5 A and In FIG. 5 B the device 30 is being filled by a means 80 of placing the ballast 39 through the fill aperture 41 in the top of the base 36. In FIG. 5 C and FIG. 5 D the bollard 90 is in operation as a barrier at a self-storage business. Shown in each is single device with the base 36, post 34, and cap 35.

FIGS. 6 A through 6 F are sketches of a portable bollard device in various applications. Shown are uses as a Parking lot zone marker 62; use as a big banner sign base 63; use as a flag pole base 64; use as a sight display/attention marker 65; use as an information/directional base—with base 66; use as an information/directional base—without base 66A; use as a split pole cover for sign posts; and use as a marine application (with and without base) 67.

FIGS. 7 A through 7 C are sketches of a portable bollard device in a marine application. Here is shown a split pole cover for sign posts and marine application (with and without base) 67. One notes the Top view of Marine application 76 and the Side view if Marine application 77.

With this description it is to be understood that the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30 is not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment of product. The features of the Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard 30 are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now described above in the foregoing paragraphs.

Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although the description above contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.

The terms recited in the claims should be given their ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to relevant entries (e.g., definition of “plane” as a carpenter's tool would not be relevant to the use of the term “plane” when used to refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art, etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by any one or combination of these sources should be given to the claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by reciting the term followed by the phrase “as used herein shall mean” or similar language (e.g., “herein this term means,” “as defined herein,” “for the purposes of this disclosure [the term] shall mean,” etc.). References to specific examples, use of “i.e.,” use of the word “invention,” etc., are not meant to invoke exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be coextensive with any particular embodiment, feature, or combination of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single embodiment of the particular feature or combination of features is illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term “approximately.” At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term “approximately” should at least be construed in light of the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A Special portable bollard device 30 known as the Bold Bollard is made in a specific configuration and of durable material and comprised of: (a) a base 36 with features; (b) a means 80 to fill the base 36 with a ballast 39; (c) an essentially vertical post 34; (d) a means 61 to removably secure the post 34 to base 36; (e) an alternative cap 35 with specific enabled features; and (f) a means 51 to removably connect cap 35 to post 34 wherein an essentially vertical bollard 30 is presented with a stable base and barrier has portable features for deployment and is available for various uses.
 2. The device according to claim 1 wherein the enabled features are from a group consisting of a plain smooth top 52; a flashing light, a strobe light, a multicolored light, an open aperture 54 for a chain, rope, or rail, a black box container 55 for electronics, a key box, information, surveillance, or a camera, and a fluorescent light option
 56. 3. The device according to claim 1 wherein the specific configuration is from a group consisting of structural designs as circular, oval, and square tube cross sections, a base that is generally round, oval or rectangular, and side walls that are essentially straight or tapered.
 4. The device according to claim 1 wherein the means for connecting the cap to post is from a group consisting of threaded configurations, integral molding, casting, forming and blow molding.
 5. The device according to claim 1 wherein the durable material is from a group consisting of steel, aluminum, a heavy duty, durable plastic, a composite material, poly propylene, PVC, CpVc, nylon, urethane polyurethane, CA Celluloze Acetate, CPE Chlorinated Polyethylene, PP Polypropylene, PA-6 Polyamide, PA-66 Polyamide 66, HIPS High Impact Polystyrene, ABS acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, MBS Methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene, PC Polycarbonate, PVC Polyvinyl Chloride, PVB Polyvinyl Butyral, PF Phenol-Formaldehyde′ UF Urea-Formaldehyde, PET Polyethylene Terephthalate, and PBT Polybutylene Terephthalate.
 6. The device according to claim 1 wherein the manner to make is from a group consisting of plastic thermo-injection, plastic blow molding, plastic vacuum molding, and spin casting.
 7. The device according to claim 1 wherein the means for ballast is a liquid.
 8. The device according to claim 1 wherein the means for ballast is a concrete/sackcrete material.
 9. The device according to claim 1 wherein the means for ballast is a sand.
 10. The device according to claim 1 wherein a use for the device is from the group consisting of building protection, pedestrian/crowd control, road and curb location, shopping cart return area location, vehicle parking curbs, mail Box holder, key pad holder for gate and door security systems, information signs and sign bases, informational sign base and protector, and marine applications for docks
 11. The device according to claim 1 wherein a market use and distribution channels is from a group consisting of self-storage, parking lots, municipal streets, highways, schools, distribution/and truck centers, airports, malls and marine applications. 